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Alcohol & Autism

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Hi all, this is a sensitive subject, so I won't expect a lot of replies. I have issues with alcohol, as it slows me down and helps block my thoughts. I also have ADHD. I'm managing to avoid it but the need is always there.

I've done quite a lot of reading in this area and I've read that substance abuse is common with these conditions, and with SpLDs in general. I mentioned this on one of my, normally friendly, Facebook groups and was slated, called judgemental etc and that my comments were unacceptable. It made me cry and I had to delete the post.

Am I wrong? I really do need to hear the evidence from sufferers.

Thank you,

Alex

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  • I think it comes down to convenience, it's just easy to obtain and easy to use. 

    But the results of alcohol mean further seclusion and dependency and more importantly long term health issues. 

    I, like you need something to numb the world and forget all relative issues that otherwise suffocate.

    Being outdoors, going to places you enjoy, active hobbies are all better than alcohol. 

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  • I think it comes down to convenience, it's just easy to obtain and easy to use. 

    But the results of alcohol mean further seclusion and dependency and more importantly long term health issues. 

    I, like you need something to numb the world and forget all relative issues that otherwise suffocate.

    Being outdoors, going to places you enjoy, active hobbies are all better than alcohol. 

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